KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
13,846 km
8,603 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,846 km
8,603 mi / 7,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KNS UIO
Airport Name King Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KNS UIO
ICAO Code YKII SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Guayaquil
Elevation 132 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 -0.130000, -78.360000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,846 kilometers (8,603 miles / 7,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in King Island Airport, it's 17:20 in Quito. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,068 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than King Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Island Airport (KNS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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